As calls for Rep. John Conyers' resignation continue to grow, the congressman's attorney says he "sure as hell" won't be pressured into stepping down.

In front of reporters Thursday, Arnold Reed hit back at the Democratic leadership on Capitol Hill after House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called for Conyers to resign.

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"[He] is not going to be pressured by Nancy Pelosi or anyone else to step down. The decision will be made by Congressman Conyers about what his next course will be, that won't be today," Reed said.

Earlier in the day, Pelosi said the 88-year-old congressman, who is facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, should resign after the revelation of the "serious, disappointing, and very credible" allegations. House Speaker Paul Ryan echoed those sentiments, telling reporters Conyers should resign "immediately."

Conyers has previously refused to resign his congressional seat, though he did step aside from his leadership role as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.

Calls for Conyers to resign have increased in recent days after a former staffer said the longest-serving member of the House made unwanted sexual advances that included partially undressing in front of her in a hotel room and inappropriate touching.

The House Ethics Committee is investigating the allegations against Conyers, who has denied the accusations.

Pelosi's statement came hours after it was revealed Conyers had been hospitalized in Detroit.

Spokesman Sam Riddle told reporters the embattled congressman's wife Monica Conyers is currently at his bed side. Conyers was reportedly admitted to the hospital for a stress related illness.

"I just spoke with Monica Conyers on the phone, we'd like to let you know that the congressman is resting comfortably in an area hospital," Riddle said Thursday. "He is doing okay, as well as can be expected for a gentleman that is approaching 90 years of age."